A spokesman has confirmed that England fan Gareth Jones, who was shot in the neck early on Saturday during a disturbance in Bratislava has had the bullet removed.

A spokesman has confirmed that England fan Gareth Jones, who was shot in the neck early on Saturday during a disturbance in Bratislava has had the bullet removed.

Van driver Mr Jones, 30, of Wyken, Coventry, was in the square near the England team hotel when shots rang out and he was wounded.

After treatment on the ground in the doorway of the luxurious Carlton Radisson Hotel, he was taken to hospital.

Another supporter, Phil Holland, from Worcester, was shot in the knee.

Two people from a private security service are in custody over the incident, said to have started when England fans were trying to pull pints of beer for themselves in a bar.

Today Mark Steels, a spokesman for the National Criminal Intelligence Service in London, said: "If it's true that the incident began with England fans refusing to leave a bar, then travelling supporters need to remember that they should not outstay their welcome, as in many countries property is protected by people who are prepared to use weapons."